Unexpected Song- Chapter 2- "What Acceptance Feels Like."

Author's Note: Oh my God! I loved the reception this piece got… I was so scared about posting it! Okay, well, due to almost all the reviews, I'll continue it and make it a happy ending! Oh, how I love those!!! I'm still working on 'Almost,' so be good readers and go review that one too!

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Harry had changed his mind about that terrible sound. Footsteps were nothing compared to listening to Draco Malfoy cry. He heard, and he knew he could go back: end all his anguish, his bitter tears. He wanted to do the right thing. He just didn't know what the right thing was anymore. Harry felt his hand moving to his back pocket, almost against his will; but that would imply he had the will to do anything.

He took his notebook and his pen into his hands. He stopped tuning Draco out, and listened. Really listened. He could hear a statement in every sob.

Sob: I'm sorry.

Sob: What have I done?

Sob: I hate him.

Sob: I need him.

Sob: I love him.

No, Harry decided, it was not that last one. Because as terrifying and amazing the past two days had been, he had never heard those words; and now he never would. It was all so uncertain. He could think it, Draco could think it. It could even be real. But until it was said, until it was out there, it wasn't true.

The ebony-haired teen stared down at his paper in surprise. A full song spread out in front of him. Really, Draco had helped him; telling Harry everything he needed to hear. It was just… more eloquent in his words, in his writing, on his paper.

"Hundred"

So this is where you are
And this is where I am
Somewhere between
Unsure and a hundred

Its hard I must confess
Im banking on the rest to clear away
Cause we have spoken everything
Everything short of I love you

You right where you are
From right where I am
Somewhere between
Unsure and a hundred

And who's to say its wrong
And who's to say that its not right
Where we should be for now

So this is where you are
And this is where I am
So this is where you are
And this is where I've been
Somewhere between
Unsure and a hundred

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Harry's song was the best and the worst thing Draco could've seen at the time. He bent to pick up the scrap of paper with a trembling hand. Sighing, he brushed away the tears that still clung to his cheeks and eyelashes. He knew that his pride would try and prevent him from ever looking at Harry Potter again. Every ounce of common sense he had was telling him to let it all go and put this whole thing behind him. But he knew his heart would never allow it. And (as latent as it was) if there was one thing that Draco Malfoy had, it was heart. He would never turn away from someone he loved. He loved Harry. Draco grinned at the realization and looked down at Harry's writing again. Drawing in a shaky breath, he grinned and rushed off to find Pansy and Blaise. He had a song to write.

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Harry had made up his mind: he would never see Draco Malfoy again. His love for him would hurt to many people. And he knew he would crack soon, if anyone asked him anything.

As if on cue, Hermione entered the room with her gaze fixed on Harry. "Harry James Potter, what's been going on with you?"

"I'm in love," Harry blurted, horrified with himself. Hermione's expression turned to one of delight, and she sat down heavily beside her best friend.

"Who is it? What's her name? Do I know her." Hermione cocked her head to the side as she peered at Harry, as if she could see right into his heart.

"Er… it's a him…" Harry told her awkwardly, watching her face for a response. He was surprised when he got none. Hermione's face brightened with realization.

"It's Malfoy, huh?" She grinned in triumph and patted Harry's hand.

"How… I mean, you aren't…" Harry was flabbergasted. Hermione's smile grew wider.

"Come on. You guys thought you were hiding it?"

"We're not together, 'Mione." Her face fell and her features rearranged themselves into disbelief.

"But he loves you," Hermione said.

"I don't know." Harry's eyes were downcast and he turned away from his friend.

"Harry," She chided, pulling on his arm so he would acknowledge her again. "Do something. We just want you happy."

This the release Harry had so wanted. Laughing and crying, he pulled the wise young woman before him into his arms.

'So this,' Harry thought, 'Is what acceptance feels like.'

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Draco scowled amidst the laughter of his friends.

"Seriously, guys, this means a lot to me." Seeing the reserved, calm expression on Draco's face turned Pansy and Blaise's laughter to awe.

"Well," Blaise said, breaking the silence, "We'd better get started then."

Draco smiled without showing his teeth. He radiated gratitude as best a Slytherin could. Pansy picked up her bass guitar, and Blaise his drumsticks.

"Draco," Drawled Pansy, "Get you rear in gear."

'So this,' Draco thought, 'This is what acceptance feels like.'

(Leopold Stokowski)

Author's note: Okay, not as great as last chapter, but the next one's the BEST! So come back! This is more of a segment than anything else. This time's lyrics were part of the Fray's Hundred. Next chapter has MY FAVEORITE SONG EVER!!!

Shutting up now. REVIEW, PEOPLE!!! (Btw, I need a beta still…)

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